Posted on 13 February 2014

Good People: In rehearsals

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Posted on 11 February 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: The Spotify Soundtrack

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Relive Rapture, Blister, Burn, from Iggy Pop and PJ Harvey to Arcade Fire and Stevie Nicks, with our Spotify Soundtrack.

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Posted on 27 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Metro

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Rapture, Blister, Burn reviewMetro

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Posted on 24 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Independent

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Rapture, Blister, Burn, theatre review: ‘Emilia Fox sparkles as sexy fortysomething’ By Emily Jupp, Independent

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Posted on 24 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from The Times

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Rapture, Blister, Burn review By Kate Bassett, The Times

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Posted on 23 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from WhatsOnStage

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Gina Gionfriddo’s satirical play starring Emilia Fox and Emma Fielding opened at Hampstead Theatre last night By Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage

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Posted on 23 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Evening Standard

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Gina Gionfriddo’s sure-footed study of feminism has us gripped as sparks fly in the sisterhood By Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard

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Posted on 23 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Telegraph

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Emilia Fox stars in the latest play by American dramatist Gina Gionfriddo – a witty, absorbing look at gender politics today, says Charles Spencer By Charles Spencer, Telegraph

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Posted on 23 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Time Out

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Rapture, Blister, Burn Review By Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out

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Posted on 23 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: Press Night photos

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Posted on 20 January 2014

Di and Viv and Rose: The Spotify Soundtrack

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‘There are moments here that made me cry with laughter, nor least when all three girls dance wildly in their sitting-room to Prince’s Let’s Go Crazy pumped up to max on their sound system.’ – Charles Spencer, The Telegraph

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Posted on 17 January 2014

Full casting announced for Good People

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that Imelda Staunton will be joined by Lorraine Ashbourne, Matthew Barker, Angel Coulby, Lloyd Owen and June Watson in the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire’s play Good People, directed by Jonathan Kent.

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Posted on 14 January 2014

An exclusive interview with Rapture, Blister, Burn Director Peter DuBois

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Interview with Peter DuBois, director of Rapture, Blister, Burn: A unique perspective on working with acclaimed playwright, Gina Gionfriddo

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Posted on 13 January 2014

The Sunday Times: Emilia Fox interview

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Photo: Francesco Guidicini

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Posted on 11 January 2014

Drawing the Line on demand: NOW CLOSED

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Drawing the Line was live-streamed Saturday 11 January 19:30 GMT.

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Posted on 9 January 2014

Edward Hall introduces Rapture, Blister, Burn

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Having finally said goodbye to the extraordinary sell-out success that was Howard Brenton’s Drawing the Line, I am happy to start the New Year at Hampstead with another wonderful new play by a brilliant writer.

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Posted on 9 January 2014

Will Mortimer interviews Gina Gionfriddo

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Will Mortimer, Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager talks to Rapture, Blister, Burn’s author Gina Gionfriddo

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Posted on 7 January 2014

Drawing the Line to be live-streamed worldwide and free

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Drawing the Line was live-streamed Saturday 11 January 19:30 GMT.

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Posted on 7 January 2014

Live webchat with Howard Brenton - get involved

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Howard Brenton, writer of the critically acclaimed Drawing the Line will be taking part in a live webchat with The Guardian following the live-streaming of Drawing the Line at 1pm on Tuesday 14 January.

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Posted on 2 January 2014

Rapture, Blister, Burn: In rehearsals

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Posted on 23 December 2013

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Sunday Times

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Drawing the Line review by The Sunday Times Jane Edwardes

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Posted on 13 December 2013

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Daily Mail

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Drawing battle lines at the end of the Raj By Quentin Letts, The Daily Mail

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Posted on 11 December 2013

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Independent

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Drawing the Line, theatre review: ‘A fresh perspective on India’s partition’ By Paul Taylor, The Independent

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Posted on 11 December 2013

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Metro

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Prime minister asking a favour?

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Posted on 10 December 2013

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Evening Standard

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Howard Brenton’s historical drama is a slick work which examines the independence of India and the creation of Pakistan By Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard

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Posted on 10 December 2013

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Guardian

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Howard Brenton’s ambitious account of the partition of India in 1947 crams an amazing amount into 25 scenes of cool clarity By Michael Billington, Guardian

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Posted on 10 December 2013

Drawing the Line: Press Night photos

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Posted on 10 December 2013

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from FT

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Howard Brenton’s new play skilfully distils the turmoil of partition, focusing on the role of one man By Sarah Hemming, Financial Times

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Posted on 6 December 2013

Drawing the Line: Production photos

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Posted on 4 December 2013

Harper's Bazaar: Emilia Fox interview

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Focusing on the changing roles of women in society, Rapture, Blister, Burn sees three generations of women coming together to talk about their own life choices – from the academic rock star who chose work over love, to the dedicated mother who missed out on having a career.

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Posted on 2 December 2013

Rapture, Blister, Burn: Behind the scenes

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Get an exclusive insight into the Rapture, Blister, Burn publicity shoot with our behind-the-scenes photo gallery of Emma Fielding and Emilia Fox.

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Posted on 2 December 2013

Rapture, Blister, Burn: Full casting announced

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Polly Adams, Emma Fielding, Adam James and Shannon Tarbet join Emilia Fox in Rapture, Blister, Burn, Gina Gionfriddo’s witty dissection of gender politics.

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Posted on 26 November 2013

Edward Hall introduces Drawing the Line

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This production is the second of the historical dramas that we have commissioned from Howard Brenton: the first, 55 Days, was one of the theatrical events of 2012.

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Posted on 23 November 2013

Exclusive interview with Howard Davies

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Howard Davies discusses Drawing the Line, his theatre career and his most meaningful award with Hampstead’s online features Editor, Susie Benson.

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